The Department of Health says acetaminophen, also sold as Tylenol, remains a safe first-line option to manage fever and pain during pregnancy when used as directed. (File photo)
Acetaminophen appropriate and safe for use during pregnancy: Dr. Ekua Agyemang
U.S. President Donald Trump’s unproven claims this week linking acetaminophen, commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol, to autism spectrum disorder might be creating a headache for some Nunavut women.
About 60 people gather on the shore of Coronation Gulf in Kugluktuk after Saturday’s walk in memory of Angella Rose Kuliktana, who died in a drunk-driving crash 13 years ago. Some participants carried posters with Kuliktana’s image and played her favourite song, “Safe and Sound,” by Capital Cities. Angella Rose’s mother Christine Kuliktana organized the walk and said she hopes it will help raise awareness about impaired driving. (Photo courtesy of Christine Kuliktana)